• Job Description

  Req#: C9365-25-0445?language=en&page=466&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Join our dynamic theatre team as a Band 2 Theatre Support Worker based at Worcester Royal Hospital. In this role, you will provide essential support to clinical staff, helping deliver safe, high-quality patient care across countywide theatre services. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment, working alongside skilled professionals in a variety of surgical specialties. If youre compassionate, reliable, and eager to grow in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

  Why Work With Us: We value teamwork, continuous learning, and respect for all. We invest in your development, provide excellent training opportunities, and foster a positive work culture where your contribution truly matters. If you want to make a real difference in patients lives and grow your career in perioperative care across Worcestershire, wed love to hear from you.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Band 2 Theatre Support Worker, youll play a crucial role in ensuring that patients and theatre environments are perfectly prepared for life-changing surgical procedures. Working closely with a skilled team of professionals, youll help create a safe, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere for patients throughout their surgical journey. Your efforts in maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked theatre will keep the department running smoothly and efficiently.

  You will take pride in accurate documentation and clear communication, supporting the team to deliver exceptional patient care. Ready to respond promptly to clinical emergencies under supervision, youll also have the rewarding opportunity to guide and support new starters and students, helping shape the future of theatre services across Worcestershire.

  About us

  Our purpose is simple Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

  Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

  The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.

  Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

  We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move forward. Our values being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect to everyone underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

  Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

  We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year Agenda For Change Band 2

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9365-25-0445

  Job locations

  Charles Hastings Way

  Worcester

  Worcestershire

  WR5 1DD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  Post Title:

  Theatre Support Worker

  Pay Band:

  Band 2

  Hours:

  Full / Part Time

  Contract:

  Permanent

  Location / Department:

  Trustwide Theatres

  Accountable to:

  Theatre Matron

  Reports to:

  Team Leader

  Ref: 2025

  Key Working Relationships:

  Internal: Patients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams.

  External: Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates Teams.

  Liaises With: Theatre team leaders, theatre nurses/ODPs and senior theatre support workers.

  Risk Assessment: This post involves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be required to work under pressure in emergency situations.

  Job Purpose:Support qualified staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision.Assist qualified staff in providing high-quality care, treatments, and procedures to patients.Participate as a team member in various clinical and non-clinical tasks within the theatre support role.Guide and support less experienced support workers, students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.

  Key Duties:Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs, and specimen records.Prepare patients and the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction.Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors.Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort.Monitor and report patient conditions to the appropriate team members.Support stock rotation, equipment care, and efficient resource use.Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates, and other equipment.Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed.Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols.Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps, and answer telephone calls professionally.Participate in meetings, training, and development activities.Report incidents, accidents, or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system.Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

  General duties:

  Follow IT policies regarding email and internet usage.

  Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.

  Participate in appraisals, training, and personal development activities.

  Contribute to continuous improvement of services and team performance.

  Engage in learning from incidents, complaints, and successes to enhance care quality.

  Vision and Values: As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values:Being open and honestEnsuring people feel cared forShowing respect to everyone

  These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  Post Title:

  Theatre Support Worker

  Pay Band:

  Band 2

  Hours:

  Full / Part Time

  Contract:

  Permanent

  Location / Department:

  Trustwide Theatres

  Accountable to:

  Theatre Matron

  Reports to:

  Team Leader

  Ref: 2025

  Key Working Relationships:

  Internal: Patients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams.

  External: Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates Teams.

  Liaises With: Theatre team leaders, theatre nurses/ODPs and senior theatre support workers.

  Risk Assessment: This post involves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be required to work under pressure in emergency situations.

  Job Purpose:Support qualified staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision.Assist qualified staff in providing high-quality care, treatments, and procedures to patients.Participate as a team member in various clinical and non-clinical tasks within the theatre support role.Guide and support less experienced support workers, students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.

  Key Duties:Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs, and specimen records.Prepare patients and the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction.Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors.Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort.Monitor and report patient conditions to the appropriate team members.Support stock rotation, equipment care, and efficient resource use.Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates, and other equipment.Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed.Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols.Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps, and answer telephone calls professionally.Participate in meetings, training, and development activities.Report incidents, accidents, or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system.Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

  General duties:

  Follow IT policies regarding email and internet usage.

  Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.

  Participate in appraisals, training, and personal development activities.

  Contribute to continuous improvement of services and team performance.

  Engage in learning from incidents, complaints, and successes to enhance care quality.

  Vision and Values: As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values:Being open and honestEnsuring people feel cared forShowing respect to everyone

  These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.

  Person Specification

  Skills / Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good verbal, literacy and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
  • Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)

  Desirable

  • Understanding of manual handling practices and policies.
  • Awareness of Health and Safety.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer-facing environment.
  • Experience of working as part of a team

  Desirable

  • Experience of shift working.
  • Experience of working within the peri-operative setting.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment.
  • Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workers.

  Desirable

  • Completed National Care Certificate for healthcare workers

  Other Job requirements

  Essential

  • Enhanced disclosure clearance.
  • Excellent attendance and time keeping.
  • Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required.
  • Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary.

  Person Specification

  Skills / Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good verbal, literacy and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
  • Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)

  Desirable

  • Understanding of manual handling practices and policies.
  • Awareness of Health and Safety.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer-facing environment.
  • Experience of working as part of a team

  Desirable

  • Experience of shift working.
  • Experience of working within the peri-operative setting.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment.
  • Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workers.

  Desirable

  • Completed National Care Certificate for healthcare workers

  Other Job requirements

  Essential

  • Enhanced disclosure clearance.
  • Excellent attendance and time keeping.
  • Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required.
  • Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  Charles Hastings Way

  Worcester

  Worcestershire

  WR5 1DD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  Charles Hastings Way

  Worcester

  Worcestershire

  WR5 1DD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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